Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas (6+ Sweet & Savory) « Running in a Skirt (2024)

Looking for Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas? Here's an all-inclusive list of the best sweet and savory Cottage Cheese toast that just happens to be a high protein, vitamin-rich snack or breakfast that comes together in just 5 minutes.

Love cottage cheese? Also try my Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip, Cottage Cheese Queso, and Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl.

Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas

Look no further for the tastest collection of Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas covering the best sweet and savory options with all of your favorite toppings. Cottage cheese toast is a fun twist on avocado toast using cottage cheese as the base and then filled with sweet or savory toppings of our choice. Whether you pair it with crunchy vegetables like cucumbers or tomatoes or sweet fruit like bananas or berries, the toast transforms into a beautiful and tasty snack or breakfast.

Cottage Cheese is super popular in the foodie world right now, and for good reason. This underrated powerhouse food is nutrient and protein-dense, plus it's high in calcium and super creamy. If you have been looking for a way to add to your diet, this is a great way to start since these cottage cheese toast ideas are simple, easy, and customizable to your toast. This post includes 6 main ideas for toast - 3 sweet and 3 savory - plus a complete list of fabulous toppings that would be tasty on the toast, so you can customize and create your own too.

If you are looking for Cottage Cheese Toast recipes, I've got you covered.

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Why You'll Love these Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas...

• These Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas can be ready in just 5-10 minutes.
• Whether you are having a sweet or savory breakfast, you can enjoy these toasts.
• This breakfast requires no cooking and is easy to prepare.
• It's a balanced breakfast with protein, calcium fiber, and nutrients from the toppings.
• It's one of the easiest ways to eat cottage cheese!
• Cottage cheese is a nutritional powerhouse! Just look below at the profile.

Cottage Cheese Nutrition

Cottage cheese isn't just tasty and versatile, it's also a fabulous, healthy addition to your diet. It's one of the healthiest cheeses. It's high in protein and provides 28 grams of protein per cup. It also has these vitamins and minerals.

• calcium
• vitamin B12
• selenium
• phosphorus
• magnesium
• folate
• vitamin B6

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make these Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Bread: The base of the Cottage Cheese Toast is the sliced bread of your choice. You can use whole grain, sourdough, or white. For the best results, use thicker sliced bread so you have more substance to hold the cottage cheese. You can even make this gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
• Cottage Cheese: Use your favorite brand of cottage cheese. You can use small or large curd and also pick between low-fat or full-fat cottage cheeses. Full fat will have a richer, creamier texture, but does have more calories and fat, so it depends on your dietary preferences. Either works well for the toast.
• Toppings: See below for the complete list of topping suggestions.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make these Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Put your bread into the toaster or toaster oven and cook until browned. If desired you can brush the toast with butter or olive oil before toasting, but I leave mine plain.
2. If there is any liquid on the cottage cheese, drain that off. Spoon a thick layer of cottage cheese on top of the toast.
3. Top with your favorite toppings.
4. Serve immediately.

Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas Savory

You can make these Cottage Cheese Toast ideas sweet or savory! Here are some savory options. The possibilities are endless!

Caprese Cottage Cheese Toast

Caprese Cottage Cheese Toast is a fabulous savory toast idea with a sweet and reliable combination of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. These classic summer flavors pair perfectly with the hearty toast and creamy but rich cottage cheese.

Ingredients:

• Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
• Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
• Balsamic Glaze
• Fresh Basil
• Cottage Cheese
• Sliced Bread

Instructions:

And here's how it comes together! You just toast the bread, put the cottage cheese on top, and then layer the tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and drizzle the balsamic glaze on top. So tasty.

Greek Cottage Cheese Toast

This Greek Cottage Cheese Toast has all the flavors of your favorite Greek salad but in a fun toast package, which turns this into a meal. I love the colorful veggies and salty feta on it. It's such a well-rounded meal.

Ingredients:

• Cherry or Grape Tomatoes - halved
• Bell Pepper - diced
• Cucumber - sliced
• Kalamata olives- halved (optional)
• Crumbled Feta
• Cottage Cheese
• Toast
• Parsley
• Black Pepper & Sea Salt

Instructions:

To put this Greek Cottage Cheese Toast together, you first toast the bread. Second, you spoon on the cottage cheese. Next layer the cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives as shown. If you aren't worried about taking a pretty photo, you can also evenly distribute them around the toast so you get a little bit of each veggie in each bite. Next, sprinkle on the feta and top with finely chopped parsley and a crank of fresh black pepper and sea salt.

Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Toast

If you are looking for a simple savory Cottage Cheese toast, this Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Toast is it! You use tomatoes, cucumbers, and a sprinkle of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning to amp up the flavor of your toast without a lot of fuss. The savory Everything Bagel Seasoning is a perfect topping for the toast.

Ingredients:

• Cucumber - sliced
• Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
• Everything But the Bagel Seasoning - storebought or DIY
• Toast
• Cottage Cheese

Instructions:

To make Greek Cottage Cheese Toast, start by toasting your bread. Next, spoon your cottage cheese on top. Layer your cucumbers and tomatoes. Finish by sprinkling with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.

Cottage Cheese Toast Sweet Ideas

A sweet cottage cheese toast is also a treat! The cottage cheese can transform into tasting sweeter with toppings that skew that way. Fresh fruit, honey, granola, cinnamon, and nut butter are great options for sweet toasts. Here are some tasty sweet Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas. There are even more options below.

Chunky Monkey Cottage Cheese Toast

Chunky Monkey is a play off the classic Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream flavor which features bananas and peanut butter. This toast has bananas, peanut butter, and an optional sprinkle of chocolate chips. If you want a healthier toast, just leave off the chocolate, it still tastes great!

Ingredients:

• Bananas - sliced
• Peanut Butter
• Chocolate Chips (optional)
• Toast
• Cottage Cheese

Instructions:

To prepare this sweet cottage cheese toast, start by toasting the bread. While the bread is toasting, warm the peanut butter in the microwave until it's liquid enough to drizzle. Spoon the cottage cheese on the bread. Top with the sliced banana, and chocolate chips if desired, and use a spoon to drizzle the warmed peanut butter on top.

Berry Bliss

Sweet berries are the perfect addition to a sweet Cottage Cheese Toast. This one also adds a little granola for a crunch and a drizzle of honey to bring out the flavors.

Ingredients:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Granola
• Honey
• Cottage Cheese
• Toast

Instructions:

First, toast your bread. Next, spoon your cottage cheese on top. Then carefully stack the berries on top. Add a sprinkle of granola and a drizzle of your favorite honey.

Tropical

Another fabulous way to put together a Sweet Cottage Cheese toast is by touching on tropical flavors like pineapple. Pineapple and peaches traditionally go with cottage cheese, so this is a fabulous and expected flavor combination.

Ingredients:

• Pineapple - You could also use whatever tropical fruits are in season like mango or papaya. Peaches, while not tropical, would also be great with this.
• Shredded Coconut - The natural kind, not sweetened for cookies.
• Cinnamon
• Cottage Cheese
• Toast

Instructions:

First, toast your bread. Next, spoon the cottage cheese on top. Finish by putting sliced pineapple on the cottage cheese. Sprinkle with coconut and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Variations

I love this Cottage Cheese Toast Idea as written, but here are some fun variations.

More Savory Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas

• Smoked Salmon
• Sliced Red Onion
• Sliced Radish
• Fresh Herbs: dill, oregano, parsley
• Pesto
• Avocado
• Pico de Gallo
• Sesame Seeds
• Bacon
• Hard Boiled Egg
• Fried Egg
• Baked Tofu

More Sweet Cottage Cheese Toasts Ideas:

• Peaches
• Jelly or Jam
• Fruit Salsa
• Maple Syrup
• Chia Seeds
• Hemp Seeds
• Nuts - almonds, pecans, peanuts

FAQ

It's light and creamy with a hint of cheese and tang-like yogurt.

What tastes good with cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese is one of those magical foods that kind of blends into the flavors you are preparing it with. That's why these cottage cheese toasts work with both sweet and savory options. When topped with savory items the cottage cheese tastes saltier and cheesier. When topped with sweet items, the cottage cheese can taste more like a dessert or cream cheese.

Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas is a Unique Breakfast or Snack!

This cottage cheese toast is such a unique breakfast or snack. If you are looking to mix up your morning routine, these 6 fabulous cottage cheese toast ideas can do just that! You can enjoy a sweet or savory breakfast that just happens to be rich in protein, fiber, and more. Cottage cheese is such a fabulous ingredient to add to your healthy eating routine!

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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More Cottage Cheese Recipes to Try:

• Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl
• Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
• Cottage Cheese Queso

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